Jayen Desai

Jayen, an exceptionally experienced global leader with over three decades of experience, has successfully led Consulting, Engineering, and Technology organizations. His expertise lies in driving transformative initiatives, fostering organizational growth, and achieving business excellence leading to some of the best-in-class case studies in areas of Strategy, Transformation & Business Operations.

His leadership roles at VMware India, NASSCOM COE, Applied Materials Inc., and various TUV groups (Nord, Rheinland, Suddeutschland, and Schlafhorst Gmbh) emphasize a harmonious blend of people, processes, and technology. Jayen’s approach has earned him over 40 industry accolades across domains such as innovation, customer experience, employee capabilities, brand strength, ecosystem collaboration, and compliance. As a certified independent director, he is actively sought after by companies seeking scale & maturity.

Jayen excels in establishing global capability centers, driving collaborations, overseeing multi-generational workforces, managing complex M&A integrations, executing intricate programs, and leveraging technology for comprehensive business and digital transformation.

Additionally, as an alumnus of prestigious Ivy League institutions—including Harvard, Stanford, IIM-Bangalore, ISB, and ESADE—he actively engages with startup incubators, designs executive education programs, and mentors others. His personal passion for trekking has also fuelled the creation of the largest sustainability ecosystem collaboration platform.